Games and activities everyone can enjoy together. A collection of fun play ideas.

Pedometer Dance

Banquets, Year-End Parties, and Party Game Collection [♪ Manpo ~ Dance] — Organizer’s Sweet Spot

This is a game that uses pedometers.

First, each participant should attach a pedometer to their body.

When the start signal is given, dance as energetically as you can so the pedometer counts your steps.

It won’t count well if you only move a little, so go all out! The person with the highest count wins.

It’s a game that kids and adults alike can enjoy.

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Say one thing, do the opposite game

Even when you think you get it, it’s so easy to slip up—and that’s the fun of it! Let me introduce the Say the Same, Do the Opposite game.

The great part is you can move your body and play indoors! The rules are simple: while saying exactly what you’re instructed, you perform the opposite action.

For example, if the instruction is “Forward!” participants should repeat “Forward” while jumping backward.

The key actions are forward, backward, left, and right! Since it doesn’t require knowledge or strategy, it’s perfect for first-timers to jump in without worry.

Hula hoop down

[Sports Recreation] Hula Hoop Down — From Failure to Success

From New Year’s parties to farewell gatherings, it’s fun at any time! Let me introduce “Hula Hoop Down.” The way to play is simple: participants form a circle, balance a hula hoop on their index fingers, and lower it to the ground without letting their fingers lose contact.

Although it looks easy at first glance, unexpected moments—like losing balance or the hoop slipping off fingers—will liven things up.

It’s great to try with close friends, and it can also be a good chance to unite hearts with people you haven’t talked to much.

Introduce-Each-Other Game

NATURE's 'Introduce Someone Else' Game

Instead of introducing yourself, this is a game where you introduce someone else.

If your partner is someone you know well, you can speak from your existing relationship.

But if they’re someone you don’t know very well, ask a few helpful questions in advance to prepare for introducing them.

Build your introduction from those answers and present the person.

Self-introductions tend to be subjective, but when someone else introduces you, it brings an objective perspective—so you might discover a side of yourself you didn’t know!

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SAKI

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Presence Slash

[Going Viral] “Kaihaku-giri” (Guess-the-Strike)? If all seven compete in a champions’ showdown, who’s the strongest!?

When you have a big group of friends, here’s a party game to try.

It’s called “Kehaigiri” (Sense-Cut).

All you need are blindfolds and foam swords; if you don’t have those, you can bundle up some newspapers as a substitute.

Two players face off one-on-one while blindfolded and try to read each other’s presence to attack.

Attacks are limited to a single downward strike to the head (men).

Body shots are not allowed under the rules and don’t count even if they land.

The first player to score one clean head strike wins.

If you have many participants, run a tournament to decide the champion!

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Team Battle Tic-Tac-Toe

Here’s an introduction to a game where you line up circles and crosses.

Try playing by splitting into two teams.

There are nine empty squares, and one person from each team takes turns placing a circle or a cross card in a square.

The team that lines up three in a row—diagonally, vertically, or horizontally—wins.

Be clever so the other team can’t complete a line of three.

The real thrill of this game is the battle of wits as you attack and defend.

It’s a simple game, but the joy of completing three in a row is something special.

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Moving House Tag

@kidschallengeclub♪ Odoru Pompokolin (Chibi Maruko-chan) – soyoco.nico.moco

Let’s move from cone house to cone house! Here’s a tag game called “Moving House Tag.” It’s a fun way to get your body moving while building reflexes and strategic thinking! Arrange traffic cones in a circle; the rules are simple and easy to understand: the tagger chases friends within the circle and tries to tag them.

However, runners must quickly move to open cones while avoiding the tagger’s gaze, so their focus and agility are put to the test.

Time your moves well and keep dodging so you don’t get tagged!